New, More Dangerous Mpox Strain Found in 3 Californians

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 20, 2025
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A more dangerous strain of mpox, a virus that causes painful lesions and flulike symptoms, has been detected in three California residents who had not traveled internationally.

Officials said this is the first known local spread of the severe form in the United States.

Trump Announces Lower-Cost Fertility Drug Deal With EMD Serono

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 20, 2025
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The Trump administration announced that Boston-based drugmaker EMD Serono will lower the price of one of its leading fertility drugs as part of push to make in vitro fertilization (IVF) more affordable.

The company’s drug GONAL-F, which helps stimulate ovulation, w...

California To Launch Insulin for Just $11 a Pen

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 20, 2025
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California will start selling low-cost insulin Jan. 1, nearly three years after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a plan to make lifesaving medications more affordable for folks with diabetes.

The state’s insulin — sold under the brand name CalRx — will be av...

Deadly Diarrhea Germ Targets White Patients, Study Says

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 20, 2025
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An opportunistic bacterial infection that causes deadly diarrhea is more likely to kill white patients than Black or Hispanic people, a new study says.

About 84% of deaths caused by Clostridioides difficile infections occur among white people, researchers report...

RSV Antibody Shot Safe For Infants Even If Mom Was Vaccinated During Pregnancy, Experts Say

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 20, 2025
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Babies can be safely administered antibody protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) after birth even if their moms had RSV vaccination while pregnant, a new study says.

An antibody shot called nirsevimab (Beyfortus) is available after delivery to provide babi...

1 In 10 Kids Rarely Venture Outside To Play, Poll Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 20, 2025
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Some young children are virtual shut-ins, rarely leaving their homes to play, a new poll shows.

About 1 in 10 preschoolers and toddlers go outside to play once a week or less, according to results from the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital...

Shingles Vax Protects Against Heart Disease, Dementia, Death

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 20, 2025
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The shingles vaccine does more than just protect middle-aged folks and seniors against maddening rashes, a new study says.

The vaccine also lowers their risk of heart disease, dementia and death, researchers reported in Atlanta Sunday at IDWeek, the joint annual meeting ...

AI Counts Kids' Bites In Fight Against Obesity

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 20, 2025
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A new AI-driven bite counter is in development to help counter childhood obesity – potentially even tracking kids while they eat and urging them to slow down.

The faster a child takes bites during a meal or snack, the greater their risk for developing obesity, rese...

Mental Health Distress Increasing Among LGBTQ+ Youth

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 20, 2025
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Mental health distress is rising among America’s LGBTQ+ teenagers and young adults as they’ve increasingly become targets of discrimination and cruelty, a new report says.

Anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts all rose among young LGBTQ+ people between Se...

Why Lending a Hand Can Boost Happiness as You Age

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 19, 2025
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For older adults, friendship might be the best medicine. Researchers say that doing small favors for close friends — like offering a ride or lending a hand — can boost happiness and give people a greater sense of purpose.

A University of Michigan study found ...

Halloween Fun Can Turn Dangerous Fast — Here’s How to Stay Safe

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 18, 2025
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Trick-or-treating is one of Halloween’s favorite traditions, but the excitement of the night can quickly lead to injuries if families aren’t careful.

Each year, about 3,200 Halloween-related injuries are treated in U.S. emergency rooms, according to the U.S. ...

Florida Confirms Second Case of ‘Zombie Deer Disease’

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 17, 2025
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Florida wildlife officials have confirmed the state’s second case of a deadly and highly contagious infection known as “zombie deer disease” in a wild deer.

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was detected in a young white-tailed doe found dead after being hi...

Young Adults Are Using Cannabis to Sleep — Here’s Why That’s Risky

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 17, 2025
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A growing number of young adults use cannabis and alcohol as sleep aids, but experts warn the habit could make catching zzz's harder, not easier.

A new study from the University of Michigan, published in JAMA Pediatrics, found that 22% of U.S. adults ages 19 to ...

U.S. Drug Supply Deeply Dependent on Chinese Ingredients

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 17, 2025
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A new analysis reveals how deeply the U.S. drug supply chain depends on China, and experts warn that a trade war could leave American patients at risk.

Nearly 700 medicines used in the U.S. contain at least one chemical sourced only in China, according to U.S. Pharmacope...

Oscar-Winning Icon Diane Keaton Died From Bacterial Pneumonia

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• October 17, 2025
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Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, whose decades-long career made her one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars, died from primary bacterial pneumonia, according to a death certificate made public Thursday.

The certificate listed no underlying causes of death, and sai...

Moving From Home Might Foreshadow Better Health In Old Age, Experts Say

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 17, 2025
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Moving away from a hometown can be a bittersweet experience, as people leave behind familiar comforts for a fresh start.

It also might be a sign of better future health, a new study says.

Americans who migrate within the United States have significantly better heal...

Pickleball Eye Injuries Surge In U.S.

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 17, 2025
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The surging popularity of pickleball has brought with it a concerning increase in eye injuries among players.

Pickleball-related eye injuries rose by more than 400 cases a year from 2021 to 2024, up from around 200 annually during the prior decade, researchers reported O...

World Record Set For Fastest Genome Sequencing

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 17, 2025
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A new Guinness World Record for fastest whole human genome sequencing has been achieved, with researchers breaking down a patient’s genetic profile in less than four hours.

The 3-hour 57-minute analysis surpassed the previous record of 5 hours and 2 minutes, resear...

Customizable Finger Brace Eases Rehab, Arthritis Care

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 17, 2025
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Finger braces used to treat arthritis or sprains can be a pain in the neck for working people, who must take them on and off throughout the day to function.

But an innovative new finger brace that can easily switch from fixed to flexible might make it easier for patients...

Growing Pains? For Young Athletes, It Might Be A Sports Injury

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 17, 2025
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Volleyball player Madelyn Olympia, 14, started experiencing back pain after diving for a ball.

“The first time it happened, I was just diving normally, but something sounded different,” Madelyn, of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, said in a news release. “Aft...